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5 Franklin Place, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4GT

UPRN:10023398485Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: C (79)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T08:26:07.610699+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:53:16.416245+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
5 Franklin Place, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4GT

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£817,000
£776k - £858kHigh
Estimate
£817k
Range
£776k – £858k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,200
£3k - £4k
Monthly
£3,200
Yield
4.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Franklin Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 68/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (15/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
68/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
15/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 30
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£817,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,200
Gross Yield4.70%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.2%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.6%
Last Sold Price£477,000 (2010-12-03)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0SG5 4GT
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CB/26/01811/LDCP
    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed solar panels
    Approved
  • CB/26/01646/FULL
    Erection of a single storey rear/side extension, alterations to windows
    Pending
  • CB/26/01505/LDCP
    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: A loft conversion with insertion of two front rooflights and two rear rooflights.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2010-12-03
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,622
Population Density5,652 /km²
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 27%16-64 61%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • Fairfield Park Lower School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Gothic Mede Academy
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Stonehill School
    0.9 mi
    Good
  • Etonbury Academy
    1.3 mi
    Good

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 2 Franklin Place
    -
    £680k
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  • 6 Franklin Place
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    £805k
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  • 3 Franklin Place
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    £515k
    -
  • 7 Franklin Place
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    £635k
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